Tutorial | Flipped Cream Blouse

Let me start by saying this takes some time IF you are a beginner like me.

Before you start looking at the pictures, although I’m sure you have already done so, it is best to visualize the process in your own words. I say this because there may be a better or easier way to do this.

Tools:

Thrifted blouse with pizzazz (random noun…I know)

Pins

Chalk for tracing (Although I used a pencil. HAHA. Can you tell I’m a beginner)

Scissors and/or a Seam Ripper

Sewing Machine (Although very possible to do by hand)

This is a plain polyester blend blouse. It is non-stretchy, which means it took me a couple trys to make it the right size.

This is the back. As you can see, it has some great detail. Right up my style alley!

I found a shirt that fit me, placed it on top, and traced. Again, because the blouse is polyester, and I used a cotton tee for tracing, I had to add about an inch to the trace line. This was definitely trial and error. The first time I did this, my husband had to help me out of the shirt. Scary.

Next I cut out the sleeves, shoulder pads (will use later), and the shoulder seams. I folded and pinned the flaps of fabric so that it would be ready for sewing. (See next image)

After pinning the front flaps, I cut the shape of the back as so. Again, I pinned the flaps of fabric down in preparation for sewing. Is this clear?

I love this…haven’t sewn in years and only sporadically then. I love thrifting and will be on the lookout for a similiar blouse to recreate your fabulous refashion! Thank you. (Next year, I will be getting married and my blouse re-creation is destined for my trosseau…perfect for our honeymoon!)